In developing a plan of care for the child diagnosed with rheumatic fever, the nursing intervention that is the highest priority for this child is to:
A) position the child to relieve joint pain.
B) monitor the C-reactive protein and ESR levels.
C) provide age-appropriate diversional activities.
D) promote rest periods and bed rest.
D
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A family whose religion limits the use of some forms of technology is admitting their grandfather to your unit. They express skepticism about the fact that you are recording the admission data on a laptop computer
What would be your best response to their concerns? A) "It's been found that using computers improves our patients' care and reduces their health care costs." B) "We have found that it is easier to keep track of our patients' information this way rather than with pen and paper." C) "You'll find that all the hospitals are doing this now, and that writing information with a pen is rare." D) "The government is telling us we have to do this, even though most people, like yourselves, are opposed to it."
While performing a skin assessment for a client, the nurse notes that the client becomes pales and diaphoretic
The client's vital signs have remained stable since the beginning of the examination: blood pressure 138/76 mmHg, heart rate is 88 beats per minute, and respiratory rate is 18 breaths per minute. Which is the priority response by the nurse? 1. The nurse immediately raises the client's head of bed. 2. The nurse asks the client, "Are you feeling anxious during this assessment?" 3. The nurse immediately notifies the client's healthcare provider. 4. The nurse provides the client with ½ cup of orange juice.
A patient is brought to the emergency department having a cholinergic reaction, which includes a severe drop in blood pressure. What drug will the nurse expect to administer?
A) Atropine (generic) B) Edrophonium (Enlon, Reversol) C) Propranolol (Inderal) D) Succinylcholine (Anectine)
Assume all of the following written instructions about digoxin provide correct information for patient care. Which one is best worded for patient understanding?
1) Obtain your radial pulse every morning before taking your digoxin dose. 2) Return to your healthcare provider for monthly laboratory studies of your digoxin levels. 3) Call your doctor if you notice that objects look yellow or green. 4) Always take the same brand of medication because certain brands may not be interchangeable.